August 2012 Blog Posts (10)
I'm Dougal Trump - and it's NOT my fault! by D Trump (aka Jackie Marchant)
MACMILLAN JULY 2012
I, DOUGAL TRUMP, AM DEAD.
Ok, I'm not actually dead, but if I'm not very careful, I soon will be.
In this first book, football-loving Dougal Trump finds himself at risk from the…
ContinueAdded by Jackie Marchant on August 29, 2012 at 10:09 — No Comments
Pitching pifalls
Anyone planning to pitch at the Foyles event or the agent party? Check out my blog for some tips.
Added by Lorraine Gregory on August 28, 2012 at 11:27 — No Comments
ONCE UPON A TIME WE THOUGHT, WHAT IS OUR FAVOURITE FAIRY TALE?
Last week SCWBI members; Donna Reid Vann, Emma Graham and myself discussed what we think Fairy tales are over on Emma's blog. As this is fairy tales we thought we'd do a walk through the woods (well blogs) so this weeks post ONCE UPON A TIME WE THOUGHT, WHAT…
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Spooking
Added by Gill James on August 25, 2012 at 20:31 — No Comments
‘…he farted so hard he blew the roof right off the house!’ –Words that make you stumble in picture books
Over the last few weeks Addy Farmer has been running a series over on Notes from the Slushpile, about words that move in childrens books. I loved these posts so much it had me thinking about childrens books with words that make you stumble whist you're reading them to your kids. The books that take unexpected twist and make you squirm with embarrassment but that ultimate become family favourites. So I’ve blogs about just that so please do check it…
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Angel Dust by Sarah Mussi
Added by Sarah Mussi on August 23, 2012 at 21:40 — No Comments
Spooking
How do you send a message from the other side?
Amanda is the love of Tom’s life. After an argument, Tom crashes his car…
Added by Gill James on August 15, 2012 at 14:08 — No Comments
Teaching Creative Writing
I have a chapter in the new book by the Professional and Higher network in their Creative Studies Writing imprint.
Book title: Teaching Creative Writing (ed: Elaine Walker)
Chapter: Finding a suitable narrative voice when writing for children
ISBN 9781907076121
Added by Gill James on August 15, 2012 at 14:04 — No Comments
Revision Frenzy
The joys and horrors of revising by someone currently experiencing them!
Added by Lorraine Gregory on August 7, 2012 at 17:44 — No Comments
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Cambridge Get-Together
May 28, 2013 from 7:30pm to 11pm – CB2 Cafe
We are having a Cambridge social gathering at CB2 Cafe, Norfolk St, Cambridge, on Tuesday 28th May at 7.30. All writers and illustrators very welcome.
Organized by Helen Moss | Type: social
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Aptness of Apps?
June 4, 2013 from 6:45pm to 9pm – St. James Piccadilly Conference Room
Aptness of Apps? · 4th June 2013 Nick Cross - Digital Product Manager, OUP Other Speakers - TBC Book Apps for ipads and tablets are popular with parents and children, but what does this mean for writ…
Organized by David Richardson & Sally Poyton : profseries@britishscbwi.org | Type: professional, series
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Producing Outstanding Art Samples for Submission
June 29, 2013 from 1pm to 5pm – St George's, Bloomsbury
with Sarah Malley, art director, and a designer (tbc) from Egmont Children’s Books In this masterclass we will be working with Sarah Malley and a designer from Hodders Children’s Books. Pre-workshop…
Organized by Anne-Marie Perks | Type: illustrator, masterclass, series
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Picturing Words and Writing Pictures
July 5, 2013 at 4pm to July 8, 2013 at 10am – Holland House
Helen Stephens, author illustrator, Gerry Turley, author illustrator, Natascha Biebow, Blue Elephant Storyshaping (an editing, coaching, and mentoring service) tbc, and Sarah Frost, commissioning edi…
Organized by Anne-Marie Perks scbwiillustration@gmail.com 01494 775416. | Type: picture, book, retreat, for, illustrators, and, writers
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Speed Dating For Writers
July 13, 2013 from 12pm to 4pm – North West Region - Manchester
A panel of special guests: Zoe King/Elizabeth Bonsor - The Blair Partnership Catherine Pellegrino - Agent Philippa Donovan _ SmartQuill Editorial will deliver throughout the afternoon giving insigh…
Organized by Stephanie Williams - lilyboo147@googlemail.com | Type: workshop, one-to-one, sessions
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Illustrators Print Showcase in Norwich
July 26, 2013 to August 9, 2013 – Norwich Millennium Library
The Illustrators Print Showcase exhibition is coming to Norwich for the first time and will be on display in the Millennium Library 26th July – 9th August 2013 We're planning to run events and promot…
Organized by John Shelley | Type: exhibition
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By Popular Demand
August 24, 2013 from 1pm to 5pm – North West Region - Manchester
Children's Author Steve Hartley's workshop 'Keeping up Appearances' is both entertaining and interactive, giving you a simple behaviour model that will aid you in giving distinctive and consistent ch…
Organized by Stephanie Williams - lilyboo147@googlemail.com | Type: workshop
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Young at Heart: Writing Fiction that Young Readers Will Love with Ruth Bennett (Stripes)
September 7, 2013 from 12pm to 4pm – London
This class will focus on how to connect with readers in the 5-8 age group. We will cover story ideas, writing styles and trends in young fiction, as well as the tricky business of how to submit your…
Organized by K M Lockwood (Philippa Francis) | Type: masterclass
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The dummy makeover
September 14, 2013 from 1pm to 5pm – St George's, Bloomsbury
With author illustrators Bridget Strevens-Marzo and Sue Porter. Have you wondered what wasn’t working in your book dummy, or how to get the right narrative flow between words and image? This…
Organized by Bridget Strevens-Marzo | Type: illustrator, masterclass, series
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Slush Pile Turn-Offs
September 17, 2013 from 6:45pm to 9pm – St. James Piccadilly Conference Room
Industry Professionals Speakers TBC What are the Slush Pile Turn-Offs ? - How can we make our writing or illustrations stand-out from the rest? What makes an agent, editor or publisher reach for t…
Organized by David Richardson & Sally Poyton : profseries@britishscbwi.org | Type: professional, series
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